Vegan Sweetcorn Spinach Shorba

A comforting vegan soup that combines the sweetness of corn with the earthiness of spinach, spiced with Indian flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweetcorn kernels
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Set the oil on medium heat in a large pot

Put in the cumin seeds and let them pop

Add green chili, garlic, ginger, and onion that has been chopped

Cook the onions until they become clear

Put in the turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala

Soak the tomatoes in water for a while

Put in spinach and sweetcorn kernels

Mix well

Add the vegetable broth

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes

Blend the soup until it's smooth with an immersion blender

Add salt to your liking

Add fresh coriander leaves as a garnish before serving